Alhaj Syed Nazre Hasan Before His Illness
Dr.Mazhar Naqvi
Imami
community suffered a setback following the death of a generous azadar Haji Syed
Nazre Hasan in Kanpur today.He breathed his last at his residence at the age
of 66 in Gwaltoli area after a prolonged illness. The news of his
death was received with shock and a large crowd gathered at his house to condolen to his sons Adil and Asif and also to attend his funeral. Syed Nazre
Hasan belonged to Jaunpur district but made Kanpur his permanent settlement as
a successful businessman. He supplied chemicals to the tanneries and his ethical
trade practices made him a favorite among the leather magnets of Kanpur. When
his business flourished, he did not attempt to lead a luxurious life. Rather, he
started supporting generously the programs hosted by Anjumans to promote the
message of Imam Hussain. At his instance, several news programs also emerged
during Ayam-e-Aza in Kanpur. Nazre Hasan Sahib also derived pleasure in playing
host to visiting Ulema and patronized a number of Shair-e-Ahlebait.
Due
to migration of prominent Imami families at the time of partition, Azadari had suffered
in Kanpur. Areas with sizable Imami population such as Kursawan, Neelwali Gali,
Patkapur, Beconganj and Chamanganj become deserted. A few families kept Azadari
rituals alive in Hata Nawab Saheb, Gwaltoli, Colonelganj and Sakera Estate. With
the enactment of Wakf Hadi begum in late 50s, Colonelganj became the hub of Muharram
related activities. The situation remained so till 70s and a new vigor was
observed in Ayam-e-Aza when Nazre Hasan Sahib doled out money generously to
promote Majalis, Shabbedaris, Mahfils and processions all over the city from early 80s. He never
refused to support any endeavor that aimed at Farogh-e-Aza (Promotion of Azadari).As
a result, almost all the Matami Anjumans of Kanpur prominently displayed his
name as Chief Patron in their banners and posters related to their Azadari related
programs.
He
also donated generously when a decision was taken by Kanpur Imamis to construct
a shrine of Imam Hussain at Nawabganj Badi Karbala. His generosity propelled
others to contribute to the construction of a grand Rauza of Imam and a project
that looked difficult initially became a reality. Likewise, Haji Nazre Hasan also
supported the celebration of Hussain Day every year. He also contributed
greatly to the introduction of Yaum-e-Rasul program by Maulana kalbe Jawwad
Fans’ Association a few years back. In return of his great love for Holy
Prophet, his Ahle-Bait and Azadari, the Almighty blessed him with Hajj and Ziyarat
of Kaba Sharif, Masjid-e-Nabwi, Najaf-e-Ashraf, Karbala-e-Moella, Damascus and
Mashhad. When he fell ill, he encouraged his son Asif to take interest in Azadari
the way he himself took.
When
he was laid to rest at Nawabganj Karbala in presence of hundreds of people, everyone
one was of the view that the void caused by his death will be extremely
difficult to fill. As Ayam-e-Aza is still going on, he will be missed in the
programs that are scheduled to be organized during the remaining period of Muharram mourning.
May Allah give him place among his chosen ones in the Sadqa of Ale-Muhammad and
offer Sabre- Jameel to his grief-stricken family.
Shrine of Imam Hussain in Kanpur. Haji Nazre Hasan played an
instrumental role in its construction.
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